In a political view, France somehow has become Europe’s problem child. Of course the fashion industry wants to set a statement. Once again, Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia shows how it’s done.

In September, the Green Carpet Fashion Awards Italia took place in Milan. There they honored fair trade fashion companies whose goal it is to reduce the environmental footprint – another step into a sustainable direction for our society.

Adolescents and the huge impact of social media on their lifestyle – a topic we can’t seem to avoid. But „who“ exactly is part of this generation and what do they deem necessary considering social networks?

With the start of New York Fashion Week, the designers yet get another chance to set their statements. Before focusing on the new collections however, it makes sense to to take an overview of what is currently going on especially in the US to detect a connection between fashion and politics.